8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2018

VERSO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-34056	75-3217389
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

8450 Gander Creek Drive

Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(877) 855-7243

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 16, 2018, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Verso Corporation (“Verso” or the “Company”) announced that the Strategic Alternatives Committee (the “Committee”) formed by the Board in September 2017, has, at the direction of the Board, expanded its evaluation of potential transaction alternatives to include a potential sale or merger of the entire company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release issued by the Company on January 16, 2018.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 16, 2018

VERSO CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Allen J. Campbell
	Allen J. Campbell
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release issued by the Company on January 16, 2018.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Verso Corporation Expands Strategic Alternatives Considerations

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) announced today that the Strategic Alternatives Committee formed by its Board of Directors in September 2017, has, at the direction of the Board, expanded its evaluation of potential transaction alternatives to include other alternatives, including but not limited to, a potential sale or merger of the entire company.

As previously announced, the Committee, with the assistance of Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., the company's financial advisor, has been charged with identifying and evaluating a range of potential strategic transaction alternatives to maximize value to Verso stockholders, and with recommending to the Board whether any potential transaction is in the best interests of the company and its stockholders.

There is no assurance that the review of potential strategic alternatives will result in any transaction or other strategic alternative. Verso does not intend to make any further disclosure concerning these matters until a definitive transaction agreement is reached or a determination is made that none will be pursued.

About Verso
Verso Corporation is the turn-to company for those looking to successfully navigate the complexities of paper sourcing and performance. The leading North American producer of printing and specialty papers and pulp, Verso provides insightful solutions that help drive improved customer efficiency, productivity, brand awareness and business results. Verso's long-standing reputation for quality and reliability is directly tied to our vision to be a company with passion that is respected and trusted by all. Verso's passion is rooted in ethical business practices that demand safe workplaces for our employees and sustainable wood sourcing for our products. This passion, combined with our flexible manufacturing capabilities and an unmatched commitment to product performance, delivery and service, make Verso a preferred choice among commercial printers, paper merchants and brokers, converters, publishers and other end users. For more information, visit us online at versoco.com.

CONTACT: Investor contact: investor.relations@versoco.com, 937-528-3220; Media contact:Kathi Rowzie, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, 937-528-3700, kathi.rowzie@versoco.com